Approved minutes - Regular Meeting  Approved minutes - Special Meeting 5/8/4014 Approved minutes - Special/Workshop Meeting    Special Meeting May 3, 2024 6:00 P.M.  A Special Meeting oft the Meyersdale Borough Council was called to order by President Irwin, May 3, 2024 Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Baer, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Gnagey, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Knieriem, Mr. Smith, and Solicitor  at 6:00PM.  Valentine were present. Mayor Smith was absent.  The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a flood control grant opportunity.  GUESTS:  A.) Mr. Dan Stein was present to report a problem on. Keystone St. regarding road markings. Council reported that this item should be discussed at the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting due to the fact that this meeting B.) Mr. Dan Stein and Mr. Shawn Hostetler have been working on quotes for videotaping the meetings. This  was advertised only for discussion regarding a flood control grant opportunity. item was also held over for the Regular Meeting on May 14, 2024.  BUSINESS:  A.) Flood Control grant opportunity  Mr. Kevin Yoder from Appalachian Engineering was present to report that he has been working with Mrs. Gnagey on a DCED Flood Mitigation Grant opportunity to be used to repair damage to the flood control rip rap. The grant is a matching grant that would require at least a 15% local match, however ifal higher percentage match could be offered by the Borough, it could boost the chances of being considered for the grant. Solicitor Valentine was asked to find out if the COVID ARPA funds could be used as a match for the grant. Mr. Yoder reported that his fee for the initial engineering services would not exceed $3,500.00. Mr. Smith made the motion to grant Mr. Yoder permission to proceed with the application process and approve the engineering services, with the cost not to exceed $3,500.00. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion Mrs. Gnagey reported that ASPIRE Grant Writing Service, would prepare the grant at an estimated fee of Mrs. Gnagey made the motion to engage ASPIRE Grant Writing Service to complete the grant application  passed.  $450.00. (6 hrs. @ $75.00)  at an estimated cost of $450.00. Mr. Baker seconded. Motion passed.  ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Baer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 PM. Mr. Ackerman seconded. Motion, passed.  Pathicin C. Oobvinan  Patricia C. Ackerman Borough Secretary  Special Meeting - May 3, 2024